Like many of my patients, and readers, you probably know that there have been concerns about eating different types of tuna as they can contain methyl mercury. Some recent news stories regarding children eating tuna have suggested that tuna may be even less safe than previous guidelines advised. Several groups of researchers, though, have differing opinions on how much tuna is safe for you to eat and that’s what I’d like to tell you about. USDA vs. Other Agencies – Selenium vs. Methyl Mercury First, let me explain to you the concern about methyl mercury. Tuna, like other fish, absorb […]